5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (799+ words) Royal Caribbean has introduced a formal process allowing some passengers to request an exemption from its rule requiring adults sharing a stateroom to purchase the same alcoholic drinks package. The Beverage Package Accommodation Request applies to guests who cannot consume…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (710+ words) Ambassador Cruise Line has renamed its three adult drinks packages, with the changes taking effect in September 2026 as the cruise line moves to make the differences between its options easier to understand. The former Expedition Package is now known as…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1109+ words) Imagine boarding a cruise with SpongeBob, Dora and Patrick waiting to greet you, plus the chance to get covered from head to toe in Nickelodeon’s famous green slime. For several years, families really could do exactly that on Norwegian Cruise…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1069+ words) Carnival Cruise Line has extended its Ultimate and Essentials Value Packages to selected cruises departing throughout 2027, giving guests more opportunities to bundle drinks, Wi-Fi and other onboard benefits into a single daily price. The extension means the two adult packages…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1505+ words) Carnival Cruise Line has suspended priority embarkation and debarkation benefits on two cruises scheduled for 5th September 2026, just days after unveiling its revamped loyalty programme on 1st September. The cancellation affects Platinum-tier guests sailing aboard Carnival Sunshine from Norfolk and Carnival Vista…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1496+ words) Royal Caribbean International has contacted passengers booked on Utopia of the Seas’ 4th September 2026 sailing from Port Canaveral, asking volunteers to move to later departures in exchange for substantial compensation. The cruise line is offering full refunds plus complimentary upgrades to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1191+ words) Australian maritime authorities inspected Carnival Adventure after receiving a complaint about an unpleasant odour on board, with passengers also reporting nausea, breathing difficulties and problems with cabins and plumbing during recent cruises from Sydney. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1579+ words) Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed significant changes to complimentary laundry benefits for loyal guests as its new Carnival Rewards programme launches on 1st September 2026. Platinum and Diamond tier members face reduced bag allowances compared to the current Very Important Fun Person…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1450+ words) Azamara Cruises has revealed plans for its most ambitious world cruise to date, offering passengers unprecedented flexibility with three distinct voyage options for the first time. The 2029 World Cruise will sail aboard Azamara Quest, departing San Diego and culminating in…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (874+ words) Norwegian Cruise Line has quietly made two guest-friendly changes to its onboard packages, including a significant expansion of who can receive speciality dining through Free at Sea. As of 26th August 2026, the speciality dining benefit included with Norwegian’s Free at Sea…...